New Jersey § 53:5a-25
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 53:5a-25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53:5a-25.
Upon the death after retirement of a member of the retirement system, there shall
be paid to the surviving spouse a pension of 50% of final compensation for the use
of that spouse and children of the deceased, to continue for so long as the person
qualifies as a “surviving spouse” for the purposes of this act; if there is no surviving
spouse or in case the spouse dies or remarries 20% of final compensation will be payable
to one surviving child, 35% of final compensation to two surviving children in equal
shares and if there be three or more children, 50% of final compensation will be payable
to such children in equal shares. b. (Deleted by amendment. P.L.1980, c. 55.)
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 53:5a-25
What does New Jersey Statutes § 53:5a-25 cover?
Section 53:5a-25 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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